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Chapter 3
Network Feature Compatibility
Introduction
The Traverse system is a gateway solution providing unified feature support for both
SONET and SDH networks. As there are variances between these two network types,
Force10 offers the following topics:
• Compatibility Matrix for Network Features
• Comparative Terminology for SONET and SDH
Compatibility
Matrix for
Network
Features
Traverse gateway solutions (i.e., ITU_default and ANSI_default) provide features from
both SONET and SDH networks.
The following table provides you with a compatibility matrix for SONET and SDH
network feature set exceptions in Release TR5.0.x/TN6.0.x.
Table 1 Network Feature Compatibility Matrix
Feature SONET Networks SDH (ITU) Networks
Hardware
Not applicable
Software
1:N equipment protection for
VT/TU
N=1 to 9 n/a
Digital Cross-connect System Multi-shelf DCS
(384 STS-1)
n/a
Optimized MSP n/a yes
Test Access yes n/a